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Complete Watch Order · 29 films · 1997–2026

Detective ConanComplete Watch Order Guide

A series of feature films based on the long-running Case Closed manga (known in Japan as Detective Conan) about a brilliant teenage detective who's given a poison that reverted him to a 4-year-old. Under a new identity, he continues solving cases alongside his colleagues.

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50h 45m
Total Runtime
6.9/10
Avg Rating
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What order should you watch the Detective Conan movies?

Release order — click any era to expand or collapse. All 29 movies shown below.

All 29 films in release order — the recommended way to experience the full series.

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Watch Detective Conan in Order

Watch the Detective Conan movies in release order, starting with Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997) and continuing through Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (2026). The series spans 29 films, released between 1997 and 2026. Audiences rate the franchise 6.9/10 on average.

What order should you watch Detective Conan?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Detective Conan. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Detective Conan largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Detective Conan franchise

A series of feature films based on the long-running Case Closed manga (known in Japan as Detective Conan) about a brilliant teenage detective who's given a poison that reverted him to a 4-year-old. Under a new identity, he continues solving cases alongside his colleagues.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

Detective Conan Fun Facts & Trivia

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The Detective Conan franchise spans 29 years, from 1997 to 2026.

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The highest-rated entry is Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway with a 8.0/10 audience score.

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Across all films, the franchise averages a 6.9/10 rating from audiences.

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Detective Conan films have collected over 4k audience ratings combined.

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Watching all 29 Detective Conan films back-to-back takes well over a full day's viewing commitment.

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The most recent entry, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (2026), continues a franchise that began 29 years earlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best order to watch Detective Conan?
The recommended Detective Conan watch order is release order: 1. Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997), 2. Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target (1998), 3. Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century (1999), 4. Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes (2000), 5. Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven (2001), 6. Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street (2002), 7. Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital (2003), 8. Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky (2004), 9. Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths (2005), 10. Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem (2006), 11. Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure (2007), 12. Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear (2008), 13. Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser (2009), 14. Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky (2010), 15. Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence (2011), 16. Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker (2012), 17. Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea (2013), 18. Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper (2014), 19. Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno (2015), 20. Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare (2016), 21. Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter (2017), 22. Case Closed: Zero the Enforcer (2018), 23. Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (2019), 24. Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet (2021), 25. Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween (2022), 26. Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (2023), 27. Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024), 28. Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (2025), 29. Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (2026). This is how the story was crafted and delivers the best experience for new viewers.
What is the first Detective Conan movie?
The first Detective Conan movie is Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper, released in 1997. It's the best starting point for any new viewer.
What is the most recent Detective Conan movie?
The most recent Detective Conan movie is Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (2026).
How many Detective Conan movies are there in total?
There are 29 main Detective Conan films. This guide covers all of them in order.
How long does it take to watch all Detective Conan movies?
Watching all 29 Detective Conan films takes approximately 50 hours and 45 minutes of total runtime.
What is the highest-rated Detective Conan movie?
The highest-rated Detective Conan movie is Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, with an audience score of 8.0/10 on TMDB.
Can I watch Detective Conan movies without watching them in order?
Most Detective Conan films can be enjoyed standalone, but watching in release order gives you the full character development and story payoff across all 29 entries. First-time viewers should start with Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper.
Where can I watch Detective Conan movies online?
Most Detective Conan movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie card on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.

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